Kochi Heritage Walking Tour: A Glimpse into the Rich History and Mixed Cultural Influences
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Kochi (Cochin)
Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural influences of Kochi on this half-day walking tour. Explore popular attractions like the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, and the Jewish Synagogue. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - You will be picked up from Fort Cochin hotel or Cochin Cruise Port at 9:00am and start this relaxing half-day walking tour in Kochi

Before the walk commences, your guide will provide an introduction to the history of Kochi and the events that have shaped it. You will also be given notes/handouts for the tour. During the tour you will visit the old quarter of Fort Kochi to explore the quaint streets of this city on foot and also Fort Kochi’s seaside promenade to get a glimpse of daily life in Kochi. Stop by the St. Francis Church, Also visit the famous Chinese Fishing Nets, Koder House, Tower House, Old Harbour Hotel), Santa Cruz Basilica, Union Club Building, Fort Immanuel as the bastion of the Portuguese and Dutch Cemetery now managed by the Church of South India.

Take a brief walk past the seaside beach and Bishop’s House Road with its beautiful old-style homes. When the tour ends, you will be dropped off at Fort Cochi Hotel or Cochin Cruise Port.

What's Included
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Landing and facility fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Reserve your spot on this part-day ambulatory journey that offers a peek into the diversified cultural and historical tapestry of Kochi, marked by the amalgamation of Dutch, Portuguese, British, and Jewish influences. Explore some of Kochi’s must-visit landmarks including the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, Mattancherry, St. Francis Church, Dutch Cemetery, Jewish Synagogue, and Dutch Palace. Suitable for all age groups and physical fitness levels!

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Chinese Fishing Nets
Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi-682001 Kerala India
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Miltonkeynestimbo
Aug 31, 2019
A great day in Cochin - Business bought me to Cochin giving me 1.5 days free for sight seeing. I used Muziris Heritage Tours to book a half day walking tour in Cochin and a full day backwater tour of the canals down at Allephey. Lijo organised everything in a professional manner, and I actually had a one to one tour by him on the half day walking tour. He picked me up and expertly weaved his way through the mad Indian traffic. We took the ferry over to Fort Cochin (an interesting local experience) and then comprehensively covered all of the Fort Cochin area including the Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese fishing nets and the various churches etc. He was knowledgeable, professional and also very flexible in terms of timings, etc. The scenery down at the backwater tour was also great. I had a small boat all to myself and enjoyed the tour a great deal. The one comment I would make is that we didn't actually get any time for a quick look in the souvenir shops - frankly I have enough tat in my life anyway so it was actually quite refreshing not to be dragged into a shop and be subjected to Indian sales talk! We did pop in the Post Office to get a stamp for my postcard of the synagogue - and only because I asked to. So your tour will be 100% tour! Both Lijo and the driver who took me to the canals on the second day were safe, competent local drivers which is very important on India's roads. I recommend his tours to anyone with just a little time to see the area - he will make the most of that time for you.
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